• Dr. Cindy-Ann Smith

    FOUNDING DIRECTOR

    Dr Cindy-Ann Smith is a passionate educator, researcher, and Educational Psychologist committed to creating equitable, inclusive learning environments for all students. With extensive experience across mainstream and specialist education settings, Cindy specialises in mentoring, neurodiversity, project-based learning, and educational psychology.

    She holds a PhD in Education with a focus on inclusive pedagogy and the systems that support sustained teacher development. Throughout her career, Cindy has contributed to both academic and applied projects, bridging research and practice to ensure interventions are not only evidence-based but also socially valid and practical for schools and families.

    Cindy has served in leadership roles in school settings, led multi-disciplinary teams, and delivered training at the local and national levels. Her work is grounded in collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to learner voice and agency.

  • Jasmin Fyfe

    FOUNDING DIRECTOR

    Certified Behaviour Analyst (PhD Candidate, M.Ed+ABA, BPsyc)

    Jasmin Fyfe is an experienced Behaviour Analyst, educator, and researcher dedicated to advancing inclusive education and evidence-based practice for neurodiverse learners. With nearly 15 years of experience working in autism education and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Jasmin brings a deep understanding of both classroom realities and clinical best practices.

    She is currently completing her PhD, which focuses on designing, trialling, and evaluating teacher training programs to support the use of evidence-based strategies—particularly ABA—in inclusive classrooms. Her research is grounded in practical implementation and meaningful collaboration with educators, families, and allied professionals.

    Jasmin has held diverse roles across the education and disability sectors, including direct service delivery, program development, professional learning facilitation, and staff mentoring. She is a strong advocate for bridging the research-to-practice gap and has designed and led multiple training initiatives to build staff capability and service quality.

  • Neha Shukla

    FOUNDING DIRECTOR

    Neha Shukla is a highly skilled clinician, educator, and team leader with a strong foundation in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and early intervention. With over a decade of experience supporting children with developmental disabilities, Neha is known for her practical expertise, compassionate leadership, and commitment to high-quality, individualised support.

    Neha has led clinical teams across a range of educational and therapeutic settings, delivering hands-on training to staff and supporting families to implement evidence-based practices at home and in the community. Her work prioritises meaningful outcomes for learners, with a focus on skill development, independence, and quality of life.

    Neha’s leadership is grounded in integrity, collaboration, and a belief in the potential of every child. She plays a key role in ensuring that the Quadra team maintains high standards of practice while nurturing a warm, inclusive, and empowering environment for children, families, and staff.

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    Presentations in Refereed Conference Proceedings

    Smith, C. A. (2016, May). Understanding Mentor Perceptions of Relationship Satisfaction for the Purpose of Developing Relationships and Leadership Skills.  Paper presentation at the Faculty Research Forum, Dar Al Hekma University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    Hamada, D. & Smith, C. A. (2016, May). The Relationship Between the Development of Study Skills and Perceived Responsibility for Learning in College Students. Paper presentation at the Faculty Research Forum, Dar Al Hekma University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    Smith, C.A.(2016, April). Utilizing Mentors to Develop Positive Leadership Skills in Young Women. Paper presentation at the Conference on Women and Society at the Royal University for Women, Kingdom of Bahrain.  

    Smith, C.A.(2016, April). Utilizing Mentors to Develop Positive Leadership Skills in Young Women. Paper presentation at the Conference on Women and Society at the Royal University for Women, Kingdom of Bahrain.  

    Stegert, A. & Smith, C.A. (2015, October). Mentoring of German and American College Students to Increase College Completion.  Paper presentation at the 30th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference in the Humanities at the University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia.

    Smith, C.A., Smith, K., & Kiel, J. (2015, March). Girl Power! A Gender Specific Mentoring Program. Paper presentation at the 26th Annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Savannah, GA

    Smith, C.A. (2015, March). Mean Girls!Panel Discussion. Invited expert panel participant at the 26th Annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Savannah, GA.

    Smith, C.A., Smith, K., & Kiel, J. (2015, January). Girl Power! Development of a Mentoirng Program for Middle School Girls. Paper presentation at 3rd Annual Texas Mentoring Summit, San Antonio, TX.

    Smith, C.A. & Robbins, S. (2014, September). You are Entering the Matrix: where Quality Teaching Knows No Bounds. Poster presentation at the 6th Annual Quality Matters Conference, Baltimore, MD.

    Smith, C.A. & Ogletree, T. (2014, August). Improving college student performance through writing support. Paper presentation at University of West Georgia Faculty Development Conference.

    Smith, C.A. (2013, November). An Investigation of Mentor and Program Characteristics Associated with Mentor Satisfaction, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA), Chicago, IL.

    Smith, C. A. & Stormont, M. (2010, February). Mentoring as a Research Based Intervention. A poster presentation at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior  Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

    Smith , C.A. & Zhao, X. (2010, May). School Suspension as a Response to Anti-Social Behavior: A Hierarchal Linear Model of Analysis. A paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.  

    Smith, C.A., Zhao, Xinting, Newman-Thomas, C. & Kethley, C. I. (2010, October). Technology-Based Practice to Teach Preservice Teachers to Assess Reading Fluency.  A poster presentation at the annual meeting of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Myrtle Beach, S. C.

    Smith, C. A. (2009, April). Essential Components of a Mentoring Program: A Qualitative Study. Paper presented at the Research and Creative Activities Forum, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

    Smith, C. A. & Stormont, M. (2009, September). Mentoring as an Intervention to Improve Social Competency for Adolescents at High-Risk: Perceptions of Adult Mentors. Poster session presented at the meeting of the 8th Biennial International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Denver, CO.

  • Reid, C. (2014) ‘Would you send your child to this school?’ A review of education in schools in the Groote Archipelago. Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. 420 pages.

    Fyfe, J., Smith, C.A. (2021, August 07). Effects of parent advocacy for children with disabilities on child outcomes and family relationships [Paper Presentation]. WAIER Research Forum 2021, Freemantle, WA, Australia.

    Fyfe, J. (2013)  IPAD 'You-PAD': Evaluation an IPAD platform for neurodevelopmental assessment in children. Murdoch University. 16 pages.

    Fyfe, J., Smith, CA., A Alsharif, S, Kuzich, S., & Peer, J.(In Progress) Scoping Review; Investigation of effective science-based methods to support literacy acquisition and learning to learn skills for students with autism spectrum disorder.

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